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How is most mathematical activity described in the text?
Involves the discovery of properties of abstract objects and the use of pure reason to prove them
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis
What are some areas of mathematics that are often grouped under applied mathematics?
Statistics and game theory
In which fields is mathematics essential according to the text?
Natural sciences, engineering, medicine, finance, computer science, and social sciences
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